Payroll Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Specialist to support complex payroll operations for a large workforce in Franklin, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract position requires strong expertise in U.S. payroll administration, including union payroll environments, certified payroll reporting, and cross-border payroll support for Canada. The ideal candidate will bring precision, compliance knowledge, and the ability to manage detailed payroll requirements across multiple jurisdictions and labor agreements.

Responsibilities:

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for a high-volume employee population while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with applicable regulations.
• Manage payroll activities for union construction employees across multiple trades, ensuring pay practices align with varied collective bargaining agreements and union-specific rules.
• Calculate and process union-related obligations, including dues and employer-funded benefit contributions such as retirement, health and welfare, and vacation funds.
• Prepare and submit certified payroll documentation for client projects and government-related work, ensuring all wage and hour reporting is complete and compliant.
• Support union and certified payroll audits by organizing records, validating payroll data, and responding to third-party review requests.
• Assist with Canadian payroll processing, including payroll requirements tied to federal and provincial tax regulations.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to help maintain accurate workers' compensation coding, support annual true-up activities, and contribute to audit readiness.
• Review multi-state payroll transactions to ensure proper taxation, deductions, and payments across different jurisdictions.
• Use ADP Workforce Now and related payroll systems to maintain employee payroll records, process updates, and resolve payroll discrepancies.